🌸 We would like to bring Japan closer to people in Switzerland 🌸

🌸 Sharing Japanese culture with people in Switzerland for the long term 🌸

Hello,
Thank you very much for your continued support.

Today, I would like to share some important information about the **Japan Food Fest** and how I will be participating in this event.

① This time, I will participate not with sushi, but with a “Matcha & Mochi Workshop”

At this year’s **Japan Food Fest**,
I will be participating not with a sushi stand, but with a Matcha & Mochi Workshop.

▶ Event details and online registration

クラス予約

For this special occasion,
the workshop includes the entrance ticket plus a bamboo whisk (chasen) as a gift — a saving of CHF 30 compared to the regular price.

🍡 A day to eat, enjoy, and experience

At the venue, you will be able to taste a variety of Japanese foods, such as
takoyaki and taiyaki, which many people may not have tried before.

Enjoy lunch at the festival first, and then
join the Matcha & Mochi Workshop from 15:30.

In addition,
I will also be singing karaoke on stage from 15:00.
It will be a fun and lively time that we can enjoy together.

📍 Venue & Date

The event will take place at Halle 550 in Zurich Oerlikon,
a convenient location close to the station.

📅 Saturday, April 4
🌸 During the Easter period

A lovely spring moment —
why not enjoy Japanese culture and Japanese food together at the Japan Food Fest?

I am very much looking forward to meeting you at the venue.
Please feel free to join us.

② A request regarding the crowdfunding campaign ending on Sunday

This year’s **Japan Food Fest** is being prepared through a crowdfunding campaign,
led mainly by the organizer, Pia.

This crowdfunding follows an all-or-nothing format,
which means that if the target amount is not reached, all contributions will be refunded.

Thanks to your support, we have currently reached 80% of the goal,
but we still need the remaining 20%.

To ensure that this event does not end as a one-time occasion,
and to continue sharing Japanese culture in Switzerland for many years to come,
your support is truly essential.

If you feel that
“You would like to support the Japan Food Fest” or
“You want to help pass Japanese culture on to the future,”
we would be deeply grateful for your support.

▶ Crowdfunding page

https://wemakeit.com/projects/culture-in-japan-food-fest

Special Kumamoto rice shochu event in Zurich (free admission)

🍶 A special Kumamoto rice shochu event will be held in Zurich.
Date: Thursday, February 5
This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic rice shochu from Kumamoto, Japan.

🏯 Organized by: Finest Shochu Switzerland
https://www.instagram.com/finestshochuswitzerland/

🤝 Supported by: Kuma Shochu Brewers Association
https://www.instagram.com/kuma.shochu/

👤 Host: Shochu Sommelier Toru Wada
https://www.instagram.com/ateliertoruwada

🏮 Guest brewery: Hayashi Shuzo (Gokuraku)
https://www.instagram.com/gokuraku_hayashi/

📍 Venue: Tales Bar Zurich
https://www.instagram.com/tales_bar_zurich/

🕒 Workshop: 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
🍶 Shochu tasting from 6:00 pm

📝 Workshop registration: Directly at the bar

💰 Participation fee: Both the workshop and the tasting are free of charge

🙋‍♀️ Interpretation on the day: Sushi Yoko
I will provide interpretation for both the shochu tasting and the workshop.
https://www.instagram.com/sushi_yoko_com/

Those who love Japanese culture and wish to support it are warmly invited to join us.

choose an experience instead of an object — and give a gift that will be remembered.

🎄 Looking for a Christmas gift that truly lasts? Give an experience.

Every year, Christmas comes around and we ask ourselves,
“What should I give this time?”
And before we know it, we choose perfume, candles, or another item that quietly ends up on a shelf.

But what if this year,
you could give a memory instead of a thing?

Sushi Yoko gift vouchers offer something special:
time spent together, shared smiles, and moments that stay in your heart long after Christmas is over.

🍣 Sushi Classes

Our sushi classes are designed so that even beginners can join with confidence.

3.5-hour Sushi Rolling Class
Learn the basics of sushi-making and practice rolling sushi yourself.
5-hour Special Sushi Class
A deeper experience for those who want to explore the world of sushi in more detail.

🍜 Japanese Cuisine Class (4 hours)

This class focuses on popular Japanese home-style dishes such as
ramen and okonomiyaki.
You will learn practical recipes that are easy to recreate at home while gaining a solid foundation in Japanese cuisine.

🍵 Matcha & Mochi Class (2 hours)

Step away from everyday busyness and enjoy a calm, mindful experience.
Prepare matcha, taste traditional mochi, and spend two relaxing hours reconnecting with yourself and Japanese culture.

🍱 Japanese Cuisine Master Class

We also offer a Japanese Cuisine Master Class, where you can learn Japanese cuisine comprehensively over four lessons.

Across four sessions, you will cover sushi, Japanese cuisine (ramen and okonomiyaki), and matcha & mochi, learning each topic step by step from the basics.

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to study Japanese cuisine in a structured and well-balanced way, gradually building skills and confidence while experiencing the richness of Japanese food culture.

🎁 About the Gift Vouchers

Gift vouchers are available online
Card payment accepted
Instant download, perfect even for last-minute gifts
Class dates can be booked online at a later time

Sharing the experience of cooking, tasting, and learning together creates memories that last far longer than any physical gift.

👉 Visit the online shop
https://www.sushi-yoko.ch/voucher-7/shop/

👉 Instagram: @sushi_yoko_com

This Christmas,
choose an experience instead of an object —
and give a gift that will be remembered.

Sushi Yoko Newsletter 202511

Newsletter from Sushi Yoko 🍁

Thank you for your support

① Japan Trip 2026 🇯🇵✈️

Visit to the Tsubosaka Sake Brewery in a traditional sake region in Himeji

I will be travelling to Japan in January 2026, and again from
mid-April to Golden Week.
During this time, I am happy to organise private tours, small group tours and cultural experiences.

→ View group tours

③ New Japanese Cooking Class 🍽🍵

Menu:
Okonomiyaki · Dashi rolled omelet · Vegetable kimchi · Matcha ice cream

📅 August 30 at 2:00 PM
Registration and payment are available online.

→ More information & registration

④ Matcha Mochi Class 🍵🍡

Our popular Matcha Mochi Class continues to be held regularly.

→ Register here

A Japanese experience combining matcha, mochi making, and mindfulness meditation

Mochi & Matcha Class – Tuesday Evening

Our Tuesday evening class was a wonderful success! We began with a fun quiz about matcha and the tea ceremony, followed by making delicious mochi. After that, I offered a tea ceremony demonstration, and everyone had the chance to whisk their own matcha. Finally, we ended the evening with Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction, creating a calm and refreshing close to the class.

Many thanks to everyone who joined—your smiles made the evening truly special.

Videos

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPTXaVUjBkS/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPgQgh1E-uc/

Would you like to experience Japanese culture, sweets, and tea in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere? Join us next time! A Mochi & Matcha class also makes a thoughtful gift. Personalized gift certificates are available.

Learn more & book your spot

Sushi Course (Team Building) Winterthur in canton Zurich, location fee is included.

Sushi Course (Team Building) Winterthur in canton Zurich, location fee is included. Sushi course in Winterthur

It was a wonderful event! Thank you very much for participating. Further information about the sushi workshops, including prices, can be found here.

🎁 Voucher Online Shop

Give the gift of a sushi or Japanese cooking experience — perfect when you’re in a hurry.

Instant PDF download after credit card purchase
Printable in A4 or photo size (10 × 15 cm)
Shipping within Switzerland (+3 CHF) available

Visit Voucher Shop

A Japanese experience combining matcha, mochi making, and mindfulness meditation

Mochi & Matcha Class – Wednesday Evening

Our Wednesday evening class was a wonderful success! We began with a fun quiz about matcha and the tea ceremony, followed by making delicious mochi. After that, I offered a tea ceremony demonstration, and everyone had the chance to whisk their own matcha. Finally, we ended the evening with Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction, creating a calm and refreshing close to the class.

Many thanks to everyone who joined—your smiles made the evening truly special.

Learn more & book your spot

Mochi making

Natsume (tea canister from Wajima, Japan)

Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction

Sushi Yoko Newsletter – Summer 2025 (New Japanese Grocery Webshop: Washop.ch)

Sushi Yoko Newsletter – Summer 2025

1. Yukata & Matcha Workshops at Chibi-Con
2. New Japanese Grocery Webshop: Washop.ch
3. Gift Voucher Shop Renewal
4. New Sushi Catering Service
5. Free Online Mindful Matcha Gathering
6. Himeji Garden Walk on January 2, 2026

1. Let’s enjoy the Japanese festival together! Yukata & Matcha Workshops at Chibi-Con

We’ll be joining Chibi-Con in Winterthur on August 9–10! Stop by our booth and join our special workshops:

Free Yukata Workshop:
Buy a yukata on the day and join the dressing workshop for free!
Yukata Workshop – Aug 9 (Sat)
Yukata Workshop – Aug 10 (Sun)

Matcha Workshop (with ticket):
Learn how to prepare matcha in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Matcha Workshop – Aug 9 (Sat)
Matcha Workshop – Aug 10 (Sun)

2. New Japanese Grocery Webshop: Washop.ch

A new, affordable and reliable Japanese food webshop in Switzerland! I’ve already ordered multiple times myself.
https://washop.ch

3. Gift Voucher Shop Renewal

Our gift vouchers are now easier to buy and use! Pay by credit card and download the PDF instantly – perfect for last-minute gifts.
https://www.sushi-yoko.ch/voucher-7/shop/

4. New Sushi Catering Service

Perfect for birthdays or company events! We prepare sushi for 20 people, great for sharing among 30–40 guests.
https://www.sushi-yoko.ch/catering

5. Free Online Mindful Matcha Gathering

Learn to whisk matcha and join a short meditation at the end. Many say the act of making matcha is even more calming than meditation itself.
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 10:00–10:45 (Swiss time)
Zoom: Zoom ID will be shared in the WhatsApp group.
Join the WhatsApp group